Peruvian Culinary Treasures

Welcome to Perú!

International flight arrival to Lima & Transfer to your hotel

Exploring Barranco Neighborhood

Marvel yourself exploring the Bohemian Barranco’s Neighborhood

Flight to Cusco & Transfer to the Sacred Valley

Start your adventure at the gorgeous and serene landscapes that the Sacred Valley offer

Hike to Ollantaytambo & Pachamanca Tasting

Hike through cozy Andean Villages to Ollantaytambo archeological site & Pachamanca Tasting

Scenic Train Through the Cloud Forest and visit the Ancient Machu Picchu Citadel!

Take the stunning train to Aguas Calientes and Guided visit to Machu Picchu!

Explore Machu Picchu at your own Peace & Train Back to Cusco

Machu Picchu will take your breath away with its enigmatic and historical atmosphere.

Cusco Private City Tour & Chocolate Workshop

Explore the enigmatic Capital of the Inca Empire with your expert guide!

Flight from Cusco to Lima & Culinary Tasting

Marvel yourself exploring the Bohemian Barranco’s Neighborhood & Enjoy a Gastronomic Tour

Transfer to Ica & Soaring over the Ancient Nazca Lines & Sabdboarding at Huacachina

Admire the impressive Nazca Lines, dating back from 550 years D.C.

Ballestas Islands & International Flight Back Home

Delight yourself with the marine life at the Ballestas Islands

Welcome to Perú! (­-)

International flight arrival to Lima & Transfer to your hotel

Once you arrive to the international Lima’s airport, look for your Auri Peru representative holding a sign with your name on it! You may be a bit tired after your long flight, so we’ll save you the stress of trying to navigate and bring you straight to your hotel where you can shake off that icky flight feeling with a shower and a sleep. Enjoy a peaceful night’s rest.

Exploring Barranco Neighborhood (B)

Marvel yourself exploring the Bohemian Barranco’s Neighborhood

Free morning to spend at your own peace.

This afternoon, your private guide will meet you at your hotel after a leisurely Breakfast and will bring you to the bohemian Barranco Neighborhood, one of Lima’s up and-coming artsy areas.

Here, you will visit the “Puente de Los Suspiros”, which was a meeting point for young lovers. Then, you will visit the renowned MATE museum home to the collections of Peruvian photographers Mario Testino. Also, you will explore the Pedro de Osma Art Museum. Enjoy a delicious artisanal beer and ice cream. At the end of your tour we will leave you in your hotel to spend a quiet evening.

Flight to Cusco & Transfer to the Sacred Valley (B, L)

Start your adventure at the gorgeous and serene landscapes that the Sacred Valley offers. 

This morning, pick up from your hotel to escort you to the airport to take your flight to Cusco. Once you arrive at the Andean Cusco Airport, your private guide will pick you up to start your adventure in the Sacred Valley. Our first stop will be Awanacancha “Living Museum”, where you will learn about the weaving process and you will come face-to-face with the lovely South American camelids, including alpacas, guanacos, vicuñas… you can feed them too!

Your journey will take you to Pisaq traditional market, which is famous for its beautiful handicrafts that delight thousands of visitors every year. Textiles, vegetables, and silver jewelry are just some of the items that are sold here.

Then, delight yourself with a savory lunch featuring the most delicious Peruvian dishes.

Our next stop will be Pisaq ruins, we will explore some Incan archaeological sites, including ornate palaces and temples, and magnificent agricultural terraces on the mountains. This was one of the major agricultural centers of the Incan Empire and is one of the most beautiful towns of the Sacred Valley. From this point, you will see the modern-day Quechua people continue to farm and the verdant farmland where the Incas once cultivated their crops.

At the end of the tour, your guide will leave you in your hotel located in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas to spend a peaceful night rest.

*Eco-friendly tip: Plastic bags can take up to 500 years to biodegrade so take a re-useable shopping bag with you when you go to local markets as Pisaq.

Hike to Ollantaytambo & Pachamanca Tasting (B, L)

Hike through cozy Andean Villages to Ollantaytambo archeological site & Pachamanca Tasting

This day, hike through the Sacred Valley of the Inca, your private guide will lead you to the breathtaking Patacancha Valley. At the ruins of Pumamarca we’ll begin our hike down a pre-Columbian trail, during the hike you will see some irrigation canals that are still used by local villagers today.

Along with your expert guide, you will enjoy two hours of easy hiking, then, we’ll find ourselves in the Incan town of Ollantaytambo, where the centuries-old influence of the Incas is still very much visible: water from the mountains trickles down to the Inca-built street canals, also, you will find the impressive trapezoidal doors and Inca walls.

Ascend beyond the stepped, slope-side terraces to the ruins of a centuries-old fortress above town, where the Incas secured an important victory over the Spanish conquistadors. Discover the mysterious hewn stone constructions, then your private guide will show you the quarries where the Incas sourced these huge stone blocks. From this point, you will enjoy the most beautiful views of the valley and the Urubamba River that meanders through it.

Then, enjoy a delicious “Pachamanca”, which is a traditional Peruvian dish baked with the aid of hot stones delight yourself the most delicious local flavors. Upon completion of this journey, we will bring you back to your hotel for an evening spent at leisure.

Scenic Train Through the Cloud Forest and visit the Ancient Machu Picchu Citadel!  (B, L)

Take the stunning train to Aguas Calientes and Guided visit to Machu Picchu!

Prepare for a climatic day! This morning after a savory breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the train station to board the scenic train to Aguas Calientes. Enjoy 1 ½ hour through the lovely lush vegetation along the way. At your arrival, we will assist you to take your bus up to Machu Picchu. Perched at 7,970 feet above sea level and 1,240 feet above the Urubamba river in the Sacred Valley, discover this hidden area that was covered by mountains and semi-tropical jungles for almost 400 years.

Immerse yourself in-depth 2-hour tour, your private guide will show you the mysteries and magic of Machu Picchu by visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sundial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of Three Windows and some other cemeteries. Afterward you will have plenty of free time to take pictures, explore, and enjoy the panoramic view from the plateau of the iconic Ancient Citadel.

Delight yourself with a savory lunch at Sanctuary Lodge’s restaurant.

Make your way to Aguas Calientes by bus and enjoy a peaceful night rest with the sound of the cloud forest around you.

Explore Machu Picchu at your own Peace & Train Back to Cusco (B)

Machu Picchu will take your breath away with its enigmatic and historical atmosphere.

Today, explore at your own peace the majestic Machu Picchu Wonder. Watch the mist rise off the mountains and the sunrise illuminate the Ancient Citadel. Truly, this amazing spectacle it is worth it.

Feeling adventurous? If so, we recommend you to hike to the Inti Punku (the Sun Gate Hike) or the Inca Bridge Hike (both 40 minutes). Alternatively, you can climb the spectacular Wayna Picchu Mountain which takes almost 2 hours (you need to book a permit in advance for this).

After finishing your visit to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, make your way back to Aguas Calientes by bus. Then, board the return train to Ollantaytambo. We will be waiting for you at the train station and bring you to your hotel in Cusco for a well-deserved good night’s rest.

*** This day you will have the chance to climb up the Huayna Picchu Mountain. Delight yourself with the most beautiful views of the Ancient Citadel. Please, consider that it is necessary to book entrance tickets in advance, due that we are subject to availability.

Cusco Private City Tour & Chocolate Workshop  (B)

Explore the enigmatic Capital of the Inca Empire with your expert guide!

This morning, your expert guide will pick you up from your hotel to start your tour. Discover mysterious alleyways, emblematic squares, and coveted treasures of Cusco with your private guide. The first visit will be Sacsayhuaman fortress. The next stop will be the temple of Q’enko and the red fortress of Puca Pucara. The last visit will be Tambomachay before coming back to the city to visit the famous Plaza de Armas and Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun).

In the early afternoon, learn about World-Renowned Peruvian Chocolate and Coffee! – Discover the traditional process of coffee roasting while enjoying exotic seasonal fruits. Your expert chef will teach you the best way to prepare you own chocolate with freshly ground cacao.

Later, your guide will bring you back to your hotel to spend a quiet evening.

Flight from Cusco to Lima & Culinary Tasting (B, L)

Marvel yourself exploring the Bohemian Barranco’s Neighborhood & Enjoy a Gastronomic Tour

Your private guide will meet you at your hotel to bring you to the airport to take your flight back to Lima. At your arrival, transfer to your hotel.

This afternoon, dip yourself into our Peruvian Gastronomy! Start your tour enjoying a delicious Pisco Sour demo at a top beachfront restaurant. Then, delight and Amazonian appetizers and prepare your own Amazonian cebiche!

Enjoy tasting a cocktail made with fruit straight from the Amazon Gourmet Peruvian. Try a delicious dinner below the stars, amid pre-Incan ruins at la Huaca Pucllana. You will also have the chance to explore the colonial and bohemian Barranco district. Finally, we will bring you to your hotel to spend a peaceful night’s rest.

Transfer to Ica & Soaring over the Ancient Nazca Lines & Sabdboarding at Huacachina  (B)

Admire the impressive Nazca Lines, dating back from 550 years D.C.

This morning, after enjoy a tasty breakfast, then your expert guide and private transportation will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel to transfer you to Ica. After 3 hours driving through the beautiful countryside, you will arrive to Ica.

At your arrival, you will board a small airplane to overflight the enigmatic Nazca Lines.

During your Nazca Lines overflight, you can see from the sky different those huge representations of different shapes of insects, astronaut, parrot, whale, spider, condor, the famous monkey and the condor. It is believed that it was a huge astronomical calendar, but at this time this is only a theory.

After around 90 minutes aboard the plane, you will make your way to Ica. Then, you will be transferred to epic oasis of Huacachina.

Spend funny moments in this Oasis, as it is considerate one of the best dune buggy adventures in the world. Cruise over the dunes and partake in a sand-boarding lesson (make sure to keep your mouth closed – we speak from experience!) before making and stop to admire the sun set over the expanse of dunes.

Then, make your way to Paracas in a private transportation. Later, spend a quiet evening.

Ballestas Islands & International Flight Back Home   (B)

Delight yourself with the marine life at the Ballestas Islands

After a tasty breakfast, your private guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to “El Chaco” Harbor in Paracas.

The Ballestas Islands is known as the “Mini-Galapagos”, here you can find a great diversity of wildlife due to the cold Humboldt Current meeting tropical waters

This day, you have a date with Peru’s coastal wildlife. We will begin a memorable scenic boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, along the way you will see a great variety of wildlife including furred seals and sea lions. Also, you will see the famous Humbolt penguins, pelicans, Peruvian bobby’s hammerhead sharks and even whales!

Along the way, we will be able to see the “Candelabro”, which is a mysterious ancient earthwork in the shape of a candleholder. After some minutes admire by yourself the iconic Ballestas Islands. Your guide will share with you some theories about its creation, at the same time you will stay on the boat admiring the gorgeous wildlife of this part of the country.

Next, your private transportation will be waiting for you to bring you back to Lima to take your flight back to Lima. At your arrival to the airport we will assist you with the check in. We wish you Buen Viaje!